Our intern minister, Carrie, has a poster up in her office, reminding her that “We are many, they are few.” These days, it’s an important reminder. The laws passed by our legislature, and around the country, try to tell us otherwise. It is easy to believe that those of us...

One of the remarkable aspects of Asian food is its ability to bridge generations and create connections. For many Asian Americans, food holds memories of family gatherings, celebrations, and shared meals. Traditional dishes prepared with love and care bring back fond memories from times past. The aroma of fragrant spices,...

Mahatma Gandhi’s approach to social and political change through nonviolent means resonated with several prominent figures in the Civil Rights Movement, most notably Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King was deeply influenced by Gandhi’s teachings and methods, which he discovered during his studies of the Indian independence movement. Gandhi’s concept...

Last fall, I gave a sermon about moral panics such as the “Satanic Panic” of the 1980s. A moral panic involves whipped-up hysteria about an identified “folk devil.” The folk devil is usually a marginalized group, and a narrative is made about them that outrages the public as they see...

At the May 21st Congregational Meeting a proposed change to the bylaws will be presented for member approval.  The changes are to Article 5: Membership.   If you have questions or wish to provide feedback, please email stewardship@liveoakuu.org The proposed changes were developed by the Stewardship Committee.  In the past,...